Rowlinson Garden Products Alderley Rattan Storage Bench - Grey

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The best garden storage benches will be inconspicuous; charming as benches in their own right, with subtle storage as a bonus. The Keter Eden Garden Storage Benchdefinitely fits this mould. Coming in three different finishes, this stylish garden bench would be a great addition to the garden even if it didn’t have a practical storage compartment – but it’s pretty excellent that it does! If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services

Please be aware that we currently cannot arrange for delivery of this product to the following postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, BT, PO30-41. It’s weatherproof, waterproof, difficult to damage and very low maintenance (a wash with soap and water once a year will usually suffice) . Please note that perishable goods (such as turf and bulk bags of soil), and made to measure items (Burbage Fencing/Gates/Railings etc) are excluded from return. Some, more expensive, plastic benches will have UV protection – they won’t fade if exposed to continuous sunlight. And so, lastly, we arrive at the question of storage. Of course, if you’re buying a storage bench, you want the storage compartment to be genuinely useful to you. Otherwise, it may as well just be any old piece of garden furniture.Scottish Highlands & Islands postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, PO30-41

Whilst the smaller size may make it more difficult to store tools with long handles, like brooms and spades, there’s still ample space for storing patio supplies, yard games, candles and other outdoor items. If you’re going to have a bench, why not take advantage of the ground area already being used and get one with a built-in storage compartment. Don’t forget, these may “officially” be garden benches, but they also offer extremely practical indoor storage solutions; for playrooms, bedrooms, and conservatories! One thing to note: the storage box compartment may let a little water in during very heavy rain. Therefore, as always, it’s worth considering what you’re looking to store and at what time of year with this garden bench.

I recommend choosing an enclosed resin bench if you want something fully waterproof . These are low maintenance, offer value for money, and are often designed to resemble real wood. Look for resin benches with UV protection , as these will be fade-resistant too.

As expected from Keter, this garden bench is both weatherproof and waterproof, doing a great job of keeping the contents dry even in heavy rain. Although, of course, as with all storage benches (no matter how weatherproof), it’s worth bearing in mind that items stored in the Keter Eden Bench will still be susceptible to damp. Still, during warm summer days even textile items can be stored safely, allowing for cushions, blankets and throws to be pulled out at a moment’s notice. An ideal size for seating two adults, at 140 x 84 x 60 cm, this garden bench has a firm resin construction that is sturdy and feels very secure to sit on. One could easily forget about the 265 L storage compartment hiding underneath. And yet, 265 L is a lot of storage space, meaning cushions, garden tools and children’s toys can all be squirrelled away out of sight. Finally, bear in mind that not all storage compartments are made equal. If you want to store cushions and toys, in a bench outside, you’re going to want something watertight. Generally speaking, resin benches are more reliably watertight than wooden benches, but as you can see from the list above – this can vary between designs.The Alderley Storage Bench is constructed from weatherproof rattan effect weave around a sturdy hardwood timber frame that is also pre-painted in a contemporary grey wash with lacquer finish. Finally, don’t forget about seat size! Particularly if you want to make the most out of having such a versatile piece of garden furniture. A bench with a width of around 140 cm will comfortably seat two people , but a 115 cm width will also work if you have a small garden. A 150 cm bench is better for three people, and an extra-large bench of 170 cm can easily seat four. Please note some larger products are delivered to kerb-side (the street outside your home), it is at the drivers discretion if they can deliver the item to another location on the property. The garden bench is partially weatherproof – due to the rattan-effect weave, some moisture may get through in heavy rain, though it generally protects items during a passing light rain shower. Therefore, it’s best to only leave items stored in the bench during fair weather – especially if they are textiles.